Junior Equipment Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
To optimize secondary profits by managing asset risk, lifecycle, and end-of-term strategies within rental/lease transactions. This includes conducting risk analyses, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring all business falls within mandate guidelines.

POSITION INFO:

Junior Equipment Finance Manager

Bryanston, Sandton
CTC: R30 000 per month
Includes Provident Fund & Medical Aid

Purpose of the Role

To optimize secondary profits by managing asset risk, lifecycle, and end-of-term strategies within rental/lease transactions. This includes conducting risk analyses, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring all business falls within mandate guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Risk and Profit Management

• Conduct risk analyses and predict asset behaviour and performance.
• Maximize income potential through effective management of secondary profit and residual value.
• Ensure all deals fall within risk guidelines and mandates.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on risk management best practices.
• Review and sign-off deal packs to ensure compliance and profitability.
• Conduct quarterly risk reviews on asset types and monitor GRV exposure trends.
• Establish controls to protect the company against adverse outcomes.

Asset Lifecycle Management

• Oversee full asset lifecycle from acquisition to end-of-term strategy.
• Analyze and determine asset types for profitability and strategic fit.
• Adjust asset strategies based on performance data and market trends.

Client and Deal Engagement

• Participate in client meetings to understand asset use and business needs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance returns and client relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales Executives and Business Managers to design optimal deal structures.
• Proactively engage with clients for account evaluations and proposal negotiations.
• Present monthly results and asset reviews to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve client challenges while aligning with organizational strategy.

Business & Strategic Development

• Identify new business opportunities and refer to Sales Executives.
• Recommend enhancements to rental models based on asset performance and trends.
• Manage internal stakeholder interactions to ensure consistent client service.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: BCom in Finance, Financial Management, or similar commercial qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in risk, pricing, and financial/spreadsheet modelling.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial and tax understanding of rental/lease products.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling (SAP experience advantageous).
• High level of numeracy and analytical thinking.
• Experience with operating leases and secondary profit strategies.
• Business acumen and customer relationship management.
• Ability to interpret and apply time value of money in deal structuring.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong in advanced mathematics and financial modelling.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to price complex deals accurately.
• Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally with Sales and Finance teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy.